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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.71, 1,834.08 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.71, 1,834.08 and 357 is: 535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.71 : 1,834.08 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.71/1,834.08 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.71x = 1,834.08 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.71x = 654,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,766.56/1,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.50

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